From a physician charged with first-degree murder to a Chicago-area health system suing to keep its reimbursement rates secret, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements making headlines.
1. Illinois physician charged with first-degree murder, denied bail reduction
Brian Burns, MD, who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in March in connection with the slaying of his estranged wife, has been denied a bail reduction.
2. Former UConn pharmacist faces 173 charges for forging prescriptions
Michael Olzinkski, 46, the former supervisor of UConn's Student Health Services, is facing 173 counts of forgery after an internal audit and police investigation revealed he was illegally ordering items through the pharmacy.
3. Debt collector files 1,067 lawsuits against SSM Health patients
Las Vegas-based debt collector CP Medical filed more than 1,000 lawsuits against St. Louis-based SSM Health patients, claiming they still owe money for treatment received years prior at SSM Health emergency rooms.
4. Health First Foundation president quickly resigns after arrest in prostitution sting
Terry Mohr, president of Health First Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Rockledge, Fla.-based Health First, was arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution.
5. Advocate Health Care sues to keep reimbursement rates secret
Downers Grove, Ill.-based Advocate Health Care filed a lawsuit to block Palos Heights, Ill.-based Palos Community Hospital from gaining access to Advocate's trade secrets.
6. Va. judge rules against LifePoint Health hospital in balance billing dispute
A judge ordered Martinsville (Va.) Memorial Hospital to accept 25 percent of its chargemaster rate as payment-in-full for care provided to a patient with coverage from a non-contracted insurer.
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